Sights in Vienna

Art, culture, architecture, history – Recreation in Vienna

There is so much to see here in Vienna. Here is a small selection of the vast array of sights and cultural highlights in the city. You can find more detailed information about routes, tours, opening times, and much more at www.wien.info

Museumsquartier

Baroque architecture meets the modern: the MuseumsQuartier is one of the 10 largest cultural venues in the world.Homepage

Leopold Museum

Museum of Modern Art - mumok

Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Yoko Ono, Günter Brus, etc. – Artists of the 20th and 21st century are featured in the mumok in the MuseumsQuartier. Homepage

Kunsthistorisches Museum

The world's largest Bruegel collection and impressive major works of western art by Tizian, Tintoretto, Velazquez, etc. – this museum has one of the most important art collections in the world. Homepage

Secession

Probably the most famous building of Viennese Art Nouveau from around 1900. This is where Klimt, Schiele, and many other important painters, architects, and designers worked. Homepage

Albertina

Dürer, Klimt, Rubens, Schiele, Cézanne, Kokoschka, Picasso, Rauschenberg – in the Albertina, you will find one of the largest and most valuable graphic art collections in the world. Homepage

Belvedere

Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present and the world's largest Klimt collection including "The Kiss" and "Judith".Homepage

Kunsthaus Wien

The exhibition center of painter Friedensreich Hundertwasser features not only Hundertwasser works but also changing exhibits of exciting contemporary art. Homepage

MAK

Design dominates in the MAK, the Museum of Applied Arts: handcrafts by Wiener Werkstätte, furniture by Thonet, as well as unusual designs for glass, porcelain, silver, and textiles.Homepage

Architekturzentrum Wien

The first address for architecture in Austria has established itself as an information, knowledge, and research center and offers Austria's only architecture museum. Homepage

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Austria's most important Gothic structure is Vienna's landmark. Altars, side chapels, the cathedral treasure, the Pummerin, the catacombs – you simply have to see this cathedral.Homepage

Karlskirche

The Baroque church by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach will impress you with its mighty dome, opulent dome frescoes, and a resplendent high altar. Homepage

Hofburg Palace

The imperial history of the Habsburg dynasty goes back over 700 years. Private chambers, state rooms, and collections show the emperor's taste in art. Homepage

Spanish Riding School

This is the only institution in the world where the classic art of horsemanship has been cultivated and remained unchanged since the Renaissance. Experience the famous Lipizzaner ballet!Homepage

State Opera

The Scala, Met, and Vienna State Opera – they are considered the top three venues for opera. Top productions of the highest level – let yourself be enchanted.Homepage

Burgtheater

Around 250 years ago, the Burgtheater was one of the top addresses for German-speaking dramatic arts. Later, the theater moved to a location on the Ringstrasse. Homepage

Theater an der Wien

Vienna's 2nd opera stage specialized in operas from the Baroque era and the present.Homepage

Parliament

In the form of Greek architecture, Theophil Hansen built the former Parliament building. Until 1918, the elected representative of the Austrian half of the dual Austro-Hungarian monarchy met here in legislative sessions. Homepage

Ringstrasse

As a witness to many historical events, the Ringstrasse is one of Vienna's most important arterial roads as well as a popular promenade for strolling and a meeting place.Homepage

Kärntner Straße, Graben, Kohlmarkt, Golden Quarter

Jewelers, posh shops, and perfumeries– this area in Vienna's historic district is a magnificent place to shop. Homepage

Vienna's Naschmarkt

With over 120 stands, it is famous for is vast offer. The weekly flea market on Saturday has even achieved cult status. Homepage

Spittelberg Quarter

Small, romantic alleyways, wonderful Biedermeier-style houses - the revitalized Biedermeier district will impress you with its lively pub scene.Homepage

Parks in Vienna

The Burggarten, Schillerpark, Prater, or Volksgarten with its 400 blooming varieties of roses – in the city center, wonderful parks invite you to take a stroll. Homepage

Schönbrunn Palace

A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site! The palace itself, the splendid ceremonial rooms, the unique park grounds, the Palm House, the Gloriette, and the world's oldest zoo still in existence - Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most beautiful Baroque structures. Homepage

Imperial Treasury

The important imperial treasury in the world houses the imperial crown of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian imperial crown, the Burgundian Treasury, and the treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece.Homepage

Haus des Meeres

Tropical freshwater and marine fish, fish from the Mediterranean and local waters, as well as sharks - you will find Austria's largest aquarium in the Haus des Meeres. Homepage

Haus der Musik

Welcome to a world of sound and music! Vienna's only sound and music museum houses the museum of the Vienna Philharmonic.Homepage